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Monday, November 2, 2009

Noodle

There have been a few of my mommy friends who had sent care packages in the hospital and a BUNCH of 'strangers' that have responded to a local friend's call for support and have been sending Gabriella cards and postcards to perk her up since we have been home. I cannot even begin to say how much it means to me, and how every little card or goodie for Gabriella puts such a smile on her face. I wish I had the time and could send back a 'thank you' card to everyone, so please accept my thank you here!

One special thing I am so excited to brag about! Rewind back to last week. I got an email that popped up on my handheld external brain that said I was chosen to receive a 'free deserving spa day' and was nominated by my friend Heather. I had to call her to make sure it was legit, because it came as such a surprise! Sure enough, it was true, and I called to make my appointment! The times they gave were narrow, and of course conflicted with all of Gabriella's therapies. I managed to work one in on a light therapy day. I went in and got a completely complimentary facial, massage with hot stones and hair wash and style! It was absolutely fantastic and I realized after how much I needed the quiet and calm and relaxation! I don't think I have ever had a better facial OR massage! I seriously felt like a noodle afterwards!!! It was honestly a fantastic one time opportunity, and probably won't be able to do anything like that again for decades! So thank you, Heather! It was so thoughtful to nominate me and I love you!

About Me

Gabriella was diagnosed in April 2009 with a severe and irreparable congenital heart defect, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. On September 25 2009, just before being listed for her new heart, she suffered a left MCA stroke, impairing her right arm abilities and taking away her speech. She was finally listed and received her heart after 97 days of waiting on May 17, 2010. Gabriellasheart.com has transitioned from a diary of our simple life to a log of Gabriella's status, and proves what a warrior she is.